The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Sokoto State, Dr. Nura Ali, has been suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with immediate effect.
The suspension of the REC came days to the governorship and House of Assembly elections, which are scheduled to hold on March 11, 2023.
This was revealed in a letter produced by the Secretary of the electoral commission, Rose Orlaran-Anthony.
The electoral body ordered the REC to stay away from office of the commission in Sokoto State till further notice.
The letter reads: “This is to inform you of the Commission’s decision for you [Dr Nura Ali], Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sokoto State, to stay away from the Commission’s office in Sokoto State immediately until furthermore notice.
“The administrative secretary [Hauwa Aliyu Kangiwa] is directed to take full charge of INEC, Sokoto State office with immediate effects.”
